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In a recent development concerning the financial affairs of the Congress party, the Income Tax department clarified its stance before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), stating that it had not issued any directive to freeze the transactions in Congress bank accounts. The clarification came amidst assertions of freezing by Congress leaders. Clarification by IT Department According to an order issued by the ITAT on February 16, the Income Tax department informed the tribunal that it h
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FAQ :
No, the Income Tax Department clarified that it did not issue an order to freeze transactions. It has placed a lien on the amount in the accounts to offset the pending tax demand.
A lien represents a legal claim against an asset, often serving as collateral until an obligation is discharged. A freeze typically means transactions are halted entirely.
Congress leaders cited a demand of Rs 210 crore related to the income tax return case of 2018-19.
Congress leaders alleged that the Income Tax Department had frozen four bank accounts of the party and the Youth Congress.
The ITAT has scheduled a detailed hearing for February 21.
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